Question about being a boarder

[Fla Dem]

24. I have only had roommates,(long time ago)

We rented an apartment. We split the rent and utilities. I would guess being a boarder would be much less expensive. I am assuming you are only paying for a room, not a whole apartment. Whatever utility costs would be factored into the boarding fee. Maybe it would also cover food costs, unless you are expected to pay for your own meals. But boarding would not be for me. I'm sure it's not for most people and if they could afford their own apartment they would rather do that. I just think of it as a very restrictive, non-private arrangement.